# Chicago Rap Culture Documentaries The Chiraq Vice Documentary Explores Chicago's Rap Culture By Kristina Marković | Published 2014-03-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiraq References: [us2mpaign-archive1](http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=86ed3054f0f8a96d2592ae4db&id=826559f843&e=c50ff03268) & [noisey.vice](http://noisey.vice.com/chiraq/ep-7) Vice Magazine's music channel Noisey is presenting an episode seven of an all-access raw take on Chicago's rap music scene, titled Chiraq. The rapper Chief Keef and Young Chopper were both the lucky ones to make it in the industry, and Vice is covering a documentary about the politics and secrets behind Young Chop's success. Vice interviews various influential individuals in the Chicago area and continues to explore the Sosa phenomenon. The success of young Chief Keef's gangbang music in the industry has lead other young Chicago natives to believe that they also have a chance. The issue with this belief is that they are involving themselves in highly dangerous gangbanging activities and most likely won't be as lucky as Chief Keef. The Chiraq documentary explores the current Drill music movement and the rap controversies in Chicago. Vice's Noisey digs deep and the Chiraq series provides an innovative take on rap, politics and violence in the Chicago's South side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chicago Rap Culture:** Opportunity to uncover and showcase the unique rap culture of Chicago, including its music, politics, and controversies. - **Drill Music Movement:** Potential for disruptive innovation by exploring and promoting the emerging Drill music movement in Chicago. - **Raw Documentary Filmmaking:** Opportunity to create impactful and unfiltered documentaries that delve into the realities of rap culture, politics, and violence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Industry:** Innovative opportunities to discover and promote talented artists and musical styles from the Chicago rap scene. - **Film and Entertainment Industry:** Potential for producing thought-provoking documentaries that shed light on the intersection of rap culture, politics, and violence. - **Media and Journalism Industry:** Opportunity for media outlets to cover and investigate the complex rap scene in Chicago, uncovering untold stories and perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [TikTok Rap Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oi-tiktok.md) - [Cultural Social Media Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lives-matter-a-peoples-history.md) - [Hip Hop-Honoring Exclusive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-shop.md) - [Engaging Rap Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rap-trivia.md) - [Distressed Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito.md) - [Rapper-Hosted Live Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-wayne-1.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Hip-Hop-Focused Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-hip-hop.md)